For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available2-Bed Apartment in Benatalaya, Estepona
Residential complexBenatalayaGated community
€460,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 99 m² built
Ref HT5104873Updated daily · Last sync 31 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with golf views in Atalaya, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor residence overlooks the Atalaya Golf & Country Club, where fairways stretch across 72 holes of championship terrain. The west-facing orientation fills the 28-square-metre terrace with afternoon light, extending the 99 square metres of interior living space into an outdoor room for year-round use.
Inside, the layout separates two bedrooms across 99 square metres, with the principal bedroom featuring an ensuite bathroom. The kitchen connects to a separate utility room, providing dedicated space for laundry and storage beyond the main cooking area. Both bathrooms serve the apartment's two-bedroom configuration, and one allocated parking space in the underground garage comes with the property. A private storage room provides additional capacity for seasonal items or sports equipment.
Benatalaya occupies 20,000 square metres of landscaped grounds, divided into low-rise blocks with multiple swimming pools, a spa, gymnasium, and 24-hour manned security. The gated complex sits within walking distance of supermarkets, cafés, and the Atalaya International School. San Pedro de Alcántara centre lies three kilometres east, whilst the beaches of Guadalmina and Cortijo Blanco are accessible within a ten-minute drive. The AP-7 motorway connects to Marbella in 15 minutes and Estepona in 12, with Málaga airport 55 kilometres along the coast.
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Features
What this home includes
- Alarm system
- Heated pool
- Golf view
- Pool view
- Air conditioning
- Double glazing
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Storage room
- Utility room
- Private parking
- Fibre internet
- Close to golf
- Close to marina
- Close to schools
- Close to the sea
- Close to town
- Frontline golf
- Near public transport
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 99 m²
- Terrace
- 28 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 1
- Year built
- 2005
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Optional
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Golf view
- Yes
- Orientation
- West
- Complex
- Benatalaya
- Area
- Atalaya
- City
- Estepona
- Postcode
- 29688
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Atalaya, Estepona
Residential complexBenatalayaMap shows the Benatalaya complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in AtalayaEsteponaCosta del Sol.
Playa Atalaya
7 mindrive
El Higueral Golf
5 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
11 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
6 mindrive
spanish school
1 mindrive
Mercadona
3 minwalk
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
13 mindrive
Farmacia Guadalmina
9 mindrive
C.C. La Colonia
9 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
9 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
57 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Atalaya
Can foreigners buy property in Atalaya?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Atalaya. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Atalaya?
Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.
